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Lectionary Resources — Year B
First Sunday of Advent
Sunday 29 November 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Isaiah 64:1-9
- Psalm: Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19
- New Testament: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9
- Gospel: Mark 13:24-37
B101 Advent 1
The lectionary readings at the beginning of Advent invite us to ponder the inbreaking of God. What might it mean to live as watchful Christians, to raise our eyes above…
B201 Advent 1
Howard and Fran discuss Isaiah 64:1–9 and Mark 13:24–37. Includes reference to Sam Wells’ 'How to Preach'.
Second Sunday of Advent
Sunday 06 December 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Isaiah 40:1-11
- Psalm: Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13
- New Testament: 2 Peter 3:8-15a
- Gospel: Mark 1:1-8
B102 Advent 2
Dr Angela Sawyer joins us to explore the tender and powerful image of God in Isaiah 40, as well as the cosmic and personal hope the end of exile represents…
B202 Advent 2
Fran and Howard discuss Isaiah 40:1–11 and Mark 1:1–8. Includes reference to Psalm 85 and 2 Peter 3.
Third Sunday of Advent
Sunday 13 December 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11
- Psalm: Psalm 126 or Luke 1:46b-55
- New Testament: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
- Gospel: John 1:6-8, 19-28
B103 Advent 3
Dr Angela Sawyer returns to speak about Isaiah 61, a passage that reflects the concerns of returned exiles, the difficulty of life under colonial rule, and hope in God reversing…
B203 Advent 3
Craig Thompson and Robyn discuss Isaiah 61:1–4, 8–11; Psalm 126; John 1:6–8, 19–28; 1 Thess 5:16–24. Mentions Fleming Rutledge’s 'Advent'.
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Sunday 20 December 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16
- Psalm: Luke 1:46b-55 or Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26
- New Testament: Romans 16:25-27
- Gospel: Luke 1:26-38
B104 Advent 4
Rev. Sharon Hollis, President-elect of the Uniting Church, joins the conversation for Advent 4. We discuss how Mary is portrayed as a prophet in Luke 1 and the surprising agency…
B204 Advent 4
Sharon and Fran explore Luke 1:26–38 and Luke 1:46b–55 with reference to 2 Samuel 7:1–11, 16. Mentions Gary Mason (ABC Radio National).
Nativity of the Lord - Proper I
Thursday 24 December 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Isaiah 9:2-7
- Psalm: Psalm 96
- New Testament: Titus 2:11-14
- Gospel: Luke 2:1-14, (15-20)
No episodes found for this week.
Nativity of the Lord - Proper II
Thursday 24 December 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Isaiah 62:6-12
- Psalm: Psalm 97
- New Testament: Titus 3:4-7
- Gospel: Luke 2:(1-7), 8-20
No episodes found for this week.
Nativity of the Lord - Proper III
Friday 25 December 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Isaiah 52:7-10
- Psalm: Psalm 98
- New Testament: Hebrews 1:1-4, (5-12)
- Gospel: John 1:1-14
No episodes found for this week.
First Sunday after Christmas Day
Sunday 27 December 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Isaiah 61:10-62:3
- Psalm: Psalm 148
- New Testament: Galatians 4:4-7
- Gospel: Luke 2:22-40
No episodes found for this week.
Second Sunday after Christmas Day
Sunday 03 January 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: Jeremiah 31:7-14 or Sirach 24:1-12
- Psalm: Psalm 147:12-20 or Wisdom of Solomon 10:15-21
- New Testament: Ephesians 1:3-14
- Gospel: John 1:(1-9), 10-18
No episodes found for this week.
Epiphany of the Lord
Wednesday 06 January 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: Isaiah 60:1-6
- Psalm: Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14
- New Testament: Ephesians 3:1-12
- Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12
No episodes found for this week.
Baptism of the Lord
Sunday 10 January 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: Genesis 1:1-5
- Psalm: Psalm 29
- New Testament: Acts 19:1-7
- Gospel: Mark 1:4-11
No episodes found for this week.
Second Sunday after the Epiphany
Sunday 17 January 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, (11-20)
- Psalm: Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18
- New Testament: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20
- Gospel: John 1:43-51
No episodes found for this week.
Day of Mourning
Sunday 24 January 2027
Third Sunday after the Epiphany
Sunday 24 January 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: Jonah 3:1-5, 10
- Psalm: Psalm 62:5-12
- New Testament: 1 Corinthians 7:29-31
- Gospel: Mark 1:14-20
B105 Repentance, Mercy, Call
The book of Jonah is deceptively simple. It is often reduced to a children s tale when, using the vehicle of humour, Jonah delivers challenging themes about the abundant mercy…
B205 Epiphany 3
Alistair and Fran discuss Jonah 3:1–6, 10 and Mark 1:14–20. Includes references to Daniel Smith-Christopher and Anna Carter Florence.
Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
Sunday 31 January 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: Deuteronomy 18:15-20
- Psalm: Psalm 111
- New Testament: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13
- Gospel: Mark 1:21-28
B106 Epiphany 4
Authority and identity emerge as key themes in Mark 1:21-28 as Jesus is portrayed as one powerful enough to cast out evil and liberate people from the power of evil.…
Transfiguration Sunday
Sunday 31 January 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: 2 Kings 2:1-12
- Psalm: Psalm 50:1-6
- New Testament: 2 Corinthians 4:3-6
- Gospel: Mark 9:2-9
B108 Transfiguration
Brian Kolia joins the podcast to discuss the unusual succession story in 2 Kings 2 and the Transfiguration in Mark 9. Whether it s chariots of fire, separating water, heavenly…
B208 Transfiguration
Robyn and Fran discuss 2 Kings 2:1–12, Psalm 50:1–6, 2 Corinthians 4:3–6, and Mark 9:2–9. Includes reference to Gail Ramshaw’s 'Treasures old and new'.
Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
Sunday 07 February 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: Isaiah 40:21-31
- Psalm: Psalm 147:1-11, 20c
- New Testament: 1 Corinthians 9:16-23
- Gospel: Mark 1:29-39
B207 Epiphany 5
Reposted from archives. Robyn and Fran reflect on Jesus the exorcist (Mark 1:29–39) and Isaiah 40:21–31. Includes Julia Baird article and Joel Marcus commentary.
Ash Wednesday
Wednesday 10 February 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 or Isaiah 58:1-12
- Psalm: Psalm 51:1-17
- New Testament: 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10
- Gospel: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
No episodes found for this week.
First Sunday in Lent
Sunday 14 February 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: Genesis 9:8-17
- Psalm: Psalm 25:1-10
- New Testament: 1 Peter 3:18-22
- Gospel: Mark 1:9-15
B109 Lent 1
Echoes from the first creation story ring throughout Genesis 9 as God establishes a renewed covenant with Noah and every living creature . We note the emphasis on God being…
B209 Lent 1
Robyn and Fran discuss Mark 1:9–14; Psalm 25:1–10; Genesis 9:8–17. Includes references to Rutledge, Ramshaw, and Deverell.
Second Sunday in Lent
Sunday 21 February 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16
- Psalm: Psalm 22:23-31
- New Testament: Romans 4:13-25
- Gospel: Mark 8:31-38 or Mark 9:2-9
B110 Lent 2
God comes to Abraham with the promise of a new future, one where God is present and faithful. We talk about covenant, the paradox of walking before God and following…
B210 Lent 2
Kylie and Robyn discuss Genesis 17:1–7, 15–16; Romans 4:13–25; Mark 8:31–38, with themes of faith, death, and discipleship.
Eighth Sunday after the Epiphany
Sunday 28 February 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: Hosea 2:14-20
- Psalm: Psalm 103:1-13, 22
- New Testament: 2 Corinthians 3:1-6
- Gospel: Mark 2:13-22
No episodes found for this week.
Third Sunday in Lent
Sunday 28 February 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: Exodus 20:1-17
- Psalm: Psalm 19
- New Testament: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25
- Gospel: John 2:13-22
B111 Lent 3
Dorothy Lee joins us as we talk about the liberating force of the Ten Commandments as a grace-filled way to live out salvation. We touch on Paul s counter-cultural theology…
B211 Lent 3
Monica and Kylie discuss Exodus 20:1–17; Psalm 19; 1 Cor 1:18–25; including discussions of Torah, wisdom, and sabbath.
Ninth Sunday after the Epiphany
Sunday 07 March 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: Deuteronomy 5:12-15
- Psalm: Psalm 81:1-10
- New Testament: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12
- Gospel: Mark 2:23 3:6
No episodes found for this week.
Fourth Sunday in Lent
Sunday 07 March 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: Numbers 21:4-9
- Psalm: Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22
- New Testament: Ephesians 2:1-10
- Gospel: John 3:14-21
B112 Lent 4
Dorothy Lee joins us to unpack the themes and theology of John 3. We begin with the Numbers reading, looking at the people s grumbling, the difficulty of transition, and…
B212 Lent 4
Monica and Fran discuss Numbers 21:4–9; Psalm 107; John 3:14–21.
Fifth Sunday in Lent
Sunday 14 March 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: Jeremiah 31:31-34
- Psalm: Psalm 51:1-12 or Psalm 119:9-16
- New Testament: Hebrews 5:5-10
- Gospel: John 12:20-33
B113 Lent 5
God s faithfulness to the people of Israel is manifest in the Jeremiah reading with the promise of a new covenant that will not be broken thanks to God s…
B213 Lent 5
Monica and Stephen Burns discuss Jeremiah 31:31–34; Psalm 51:1–12; Hebrews 5:5–10.
Liturgy of the Palms
Sunday 21 March 2027
Readings
- Psalm: Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29
- Gospel: Mark 11:1-11 or John 12:12-16
No episodes found for this week.
Liturgy of the Passion
Sunday 21 March 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: Isaiah 50:4-9a
- Psalm: Psalm 31:9-16
- New Testament: Philippians 2:5-11
- Gospel: Mark 14:1-15:47 or Mark 15:1-39, (40-47)
B114 Palm Sunday
Rev. Carolyn Francis, Pastor at Collins Street Baptist Church, joins us to unpack preaching on Palm Sunday. We explore the Markan emphasis in this well-known story of Jesus entry into…
B214 Palm / Passion Sunday
Robyn talks with liturgist Prof. Stephen Burns on Palm and Passion Sunday traditions, Mark 11:1–11 and Mark 14:1–15:47.
Monday of Holy Week
Monday 22 March 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: Isaiah 42:1-9
- Psalm: Psalm 36:5-11
- New Testament: Hebrews 9:11-15
- Gospel: John 12:1-11
No episodes found for this week.
Tuesday of Holy Week
Tuesday 23 March 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: Isaiah 49:1-7
- Psalm: Psalm 71:1-14
- New Testament: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31
- Gospel: John 12:20-36
No episodes found for this week.
Wednesday of Holy Week
Wednesday 24 March 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: Isaiah 50:4-9a
- Psalm: Psalm 70
- New Testament: Hebrews 12:1-3
- Gospel: John 13:21-32
No episodes found for this week.
Maundy Thursday
Thursday 25 March 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: Exodus 12:1-4, (5-10), 11-14
- Psalm: Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19
- New Testament: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
- Gospel: John 13:1-17, 31b-35
No episodes found for this week.
Good Friday
Friday 26 March 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: Isaiah 52:13-53:12
- Psalm: Psalm 22
- New Testament: Hebrews 10:16-25 or Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9
- Gospel: John 18:1-19:42
No episodes found for this week.
Holy Saturday
Saturday 27 March 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: Job 14:1-14 or Lamentations 3:1-9, 19-24
- Psalm: Psalm 31:1-4, 15-16
- New Testament: 1 Peter 4:1-8
- Gospel: Matthew 27:57-66 or John 19:38-42
No episodes found for this week.
Easter Vigil
Saturday 27 March 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: Genesis 1:1-2:4a and Psalm 136:1-9, 23-26 - Genesis 7:1-5, 11-18; 8:6-18; 9:8-13 and Psalm 46 - Genesis 22:1-18 and Psalm 16 - Exodus 14:10-31; 15:20-21 and Exodus 15:1b-13, 17-18 - Isaiah 55:1-11 and Isaiah 12:2-6 - Baruch 3:9-15, 3:32-4:4 or Proverbs 8:1-8, 19-21; 9:4b-6 and Psalm 19 - Ezekiel 36:24-28 and Psalm 42 and 43 - Ezekiel 37:1-14 and Psalm 143 - Zephaniah 3:14-20 and Psalm 98
- New Testament: Romans 6:3-11 and Psalm 114
- Gospel: Mark 16:1-8
No episodes found for this week.
Resurrection of the Lord
Sunday 28 March 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: * Acts 10:34-43 or Isaiah 25:6-9
- Psalm: Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
- New Testament: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 or Acts 10:34-43
- Gospel: John 20:1-18 or Mark 16:1-8
B115 Easter Sunday
We begin talking about preaching Christ is risen by looking at 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, an account of the resurrection that predates the gospels. We note Paul s repeated use of…
B215 Easter Day
Fran and Kylie explore 1 Cor 15:1–11 and Mark 16:1–8. Includes references to Good Friday episodes A121 and C115.
Second Sunday of Easter
Sunday 04 April 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: * Acts 4:32-35
- Psalm: Psalm 133
- New Testament: 1 John 1:1-2:2
- Gospel: John 20:19-31
B116 Easter 2
Kylie Crabbe joins the podcast to unpack the Acts passages this week and in the weeks ahead. We discuss the dating and authorship of Acts, the key themes, and genre.…
B216 Easter 2
Fran and Robyn discuss Acts 4:32–35; John 20:19–31; and Psalm 133, focusing on resurrection shaping community life.
Third Sunday of Easter
Sunday 11 April 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: * Acts 3:12-19
- Psalm: Psalm 4
- New Testament: 1 John 3:1-7
- Gospel: Luke 24:36b-48
B117 Easter 3
Kylie Crabbe returns to discuss the reaction to Peter healing a man with a mobility impairment in Acts 3. This is a conversation between Jews (Peter and other Israelites) about…
B217 Easter 3
Sean and Robyn discuss resurrection, witness, and atonement in Luke 24:36–48; Acts 3:12–19; 1 John 3:1–7.
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Sunday 18 April 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: * Acts 4:5-12
- Psalm: Psalm 23
- New Testament: 1 John 3:16-24
- Gospel: John 10:11-18
B118 Easter 4
Robyn and Fran unpack the good shepherd imagery used for God in Psalm 23 and Jesus in John 10:11-18. We discuss the complexity of laying down one s life and…
B218 Easter 4
Robyn and Sean discuss Acts 4:5–12; 1 John 3:16–24; Psalm 23; John 10:11–18. Includes notes on Bible translations and resources.
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Sunday 25 April 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: * Acts 8:26-40
- Psalm: Psalm 22:25-31
- New Testament: 1 John 4:7-21
- Gospel: John 15:1-8
B119 Easter 5
The universal embrace of the gospel is embodied in the Ethiopian Eunuch in the Acts 8 passage. The usual social barriers are no barriers to his baptism and the joy…
B219 Easter 5
Sandy and Sean discuss Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch (Acts 8:26–40), divine love in 1 John 4:7–21, and Jesus as the vine (John 15:1–8).
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Sunday 02 May 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: * Acts 10:44-48
- Psalm: Psalm 98
- New Testament: 1 John 5:1-6
- Gospel: John 15:9-17
B120 Easter 6
The readings this week invite us to reflect on change, the role of the Holy Spirit, and Jesus commandment to love. Acts 1044-48 narrates the gentile pentecost , the delightful…
B220 Easter 6
Fran and Robyn discuss Acts 10:44–48, Psalm 98, and John 15:9–17. Includes references to Willie James Jennings and Eugene Peterson.
Ascension of the Lord
Thursday 06 May 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: * Acts 1:1-11
- Psalm: Psalm 47 or Psalm 93
- New Testament: Ephesians 1:15-23
- Gospel: Luke 24:44-53
No episodes found for this week.
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Sunday 09 May 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: * Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
- Psalm: Psalm 1
- New Testament: 1 John 5:9-13
- Gospel: John 17:6-19
B121 Easter 7
Psalm 1, Acts 1:15-26, John 17:6-19 are the focus this week. Acts 1 narrates the choosing of a new leader to replace Judas, raising questions about how we choose leaders…
B221 Easter 7
Fran and Robyn discuss Psalm 1; Acts 1:15–17, 21–26; John 17:6–19. Includes reference to Andrew Root's 'When the Church Stops Working'.
Day of Pentecost
Sunday 16 May 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: * Acts 2:1-21 or Ezekiel 37:1-14
- Psalm: Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
- New Testament: Romans 8:22-27 or Acts 2:1-21
- Gospel: John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15
B122 Pentecost
Ian Ferguson joins us for our Pentecost episode, where we talk about the creative, regenerative power of the Holy Spirit as she comes to us in Acts 2:1-21 and Ezekiel…
B222 Pentecost
Guest host Brooke Prentis discusses Acts 2:1–21; Romans 8:22–27; Psalm 104, with Indigenous perspectives. Includes link to Ezekiel 37:1–14 episode.
Trinity Sunday
Sunday 23 May 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: Isaiah 6:1-8
- Psalm: Psalm 29
- New Testament: Romans 8:12-17
- Gospel: John 3:1-17
B123 Trinity Sunday
Rev. Assoc. Prof. Frank Rees, systematic theologian and Baptist minister, joins us to discuss the relational and egalitarian nature of the Trinity. We discuss the various ways the communal, intimate,…
B223 Trinity Sunday
Monica and Fran discuss Isaiah 6:1–8; Psalm 29; and John 3:1–17.
Proper 4 (9)
Sunday 30 May 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, (11-20)
- Psalm: Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18
- New Testament: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12
- Gospel: Mark 2:23-3:6
B224 Pentecost 2
Sally and Robyn discuss 1 Sam 3:1–20; Psalm 139; 2 Cor 4:5–12; Mark 2:23–3:6. Includes reflections for Reconciliation Week.
Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth
Monday 31 May 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: 1 Samuel 2:1-10
- Psalm: Psalm 113
- New Testament: Romans 12:9-16b
- Gospel: Luke 1:39-57
No episodes found for this week.
Proper 5 (10)
Sunday 06 June 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: 1 Samuel 8:4-11, (12-15), 16-20, (11:14-15)
- Psalm: Psalm 138
- New Testament: 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1
- Gospel: Mark 3:20-35
B124 Pentecost 2
This week we note the people s demand for a king in 1 Samuel 8:1-20 is about wanting a visible, tangible site for authority. God s offer of intimate relationship…
B225 Pentecost 3
Kylie and Sean explore kingship, apocalyptic themes, and family in 1 Samuel 8:4–20; 2 Cor 4:13–5:1; Mark 3:20–35.
Proper 6 (11)
Sunday 13 June 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: 1 Samuel 15:34 – 16:13
- Psalm: Psalm 20
- New Testament: 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, (11-13), 14-17
- Gospel: Mark 4:26-34
B125 Pentecost 3
This week we focus on 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13 and Mark 4:26-34. Themes emerge regarding kingship and kingdoms. David is the surprising choice in 1 Samuel as the youngest and one…
B226 Pentecost 4
Fran and Howard discuss 1 Samuel 15:34–16:13; Psalm 20; Mark 4:26–34.
UCA Anniversary
Tuesday 22 June 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: 2 Chronicles 30:1-9
- Psalm: Psalm 100
- New Testament: Ephesians 2:19-22
- Gospel: John 17:1-11
Proper 7 (12)
Sunday 20 June 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: 1 Samuel 17:(1a, 4-11, 19-23), 32-49 or 1 Samuel 17:57-18:5, 18:10-16
- Psalm: Psalm 9:9-20 or Psalm 133
- New Testament: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13
- Gospel: Mark 4:35-41
B126 Pentecost 4
Rev. Assoc. Prof. Monica Melanchthon joins us to discuss the David and Goliath story (1 Sam 17:32-49). Their battle occurs in the liminal space between two armies, a place where…
Uniting World Sunday
Sunday 27 June 2027
Proper 8 (13)
Sunday 27 June 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: 2 Samuel 1:1 17-27
- Psalm: Psalm 130
- New Testament: 2 Corinthians 8:7-15
- Gospel: Mark 5:21-43
B127 Pentecost 5
Our guest this week is Rev. Dr. Garry Worete Deverell, Trawloolway man, Anglican Priest, and Vice-Chancellor s Fellow in Indigenous Theologies at the University of Divinity. We discuss themes of…
B228 Pentecost 6
Kylie speaks with Dr Janine Luttick about Psalm 130 and Mark 5:21–43, including themes of grief, hope, healing, and the experience of children.
Proper 9 (14)
Sunday 04 July 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: 2 Samuel 5:1-5,9-10 Psalm 48
- Psalm: Psalm 48
- New Testament: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10
- Gospel: Mark 6:1-13
B128 Pentecost 6
Our guest this week is Rev. Dr. Garry Worete Deverell, Trawloolway man, Anglican Priest, and Vice-Chancellor s Fellow in Indigenous Theologies at the University of Divinity. We discuss the vision…
B229 Pentecost 7
Sally and Fran discuss 2 Sam 5:1–5; 9–10; Psalm 48; 2 Corinthians 12:2–10; Mark 6:1–13. Includes reflection on "The Church as Salt" by Sally Douglas.
Proper 10 (15)
Sunday 11 July 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19
- Psalm: Psalm 24
- New Testament: Ephesians 1:3-14
- Gospel: Mark 6:14-29
B129 Pentecost 7
This week we look at the arrival of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem and David s joy in 2 Samuel 6:1-5; 12b-19. How might our worship, so often…
B230 Pentecost 8
Monica and Sean explore 2 Samuel 6:1–5, 12b–19 and Mark 6:14–29, discussing Psalm 24 and Ephesians 1:3–14.
Intercultural Neighbouring Sunday
Sunday 18 July 2027
Proper 11 (16)
Sunday 18 July 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: 2 Samuel 7:1-14a
- Psalm: Psalm 89:20-37
- New Testament: Ephesians 2:11-22
- Gospel: Mark 6:30-34, 53-56
B130 Pentecost 8
2 Samuel 7:1-14a, Ephesian 2:11-22, Mark 6:30-34 and 53-56 are all up for discussion this week. We revisit the covenant with David in 2 Samuel 7, a covenant of an…
B231 Pentecost 9
Sean and Robyn discuss 2 Sam 7:1–14; Eph 2:11–22; Mark 6:30–34, 53–56.
Proper 12 (17)
Sunday 25 July 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: 2 Samuel 11:1-15
- Psalm: Psalm 14
- New Testament: Ephesians 3:14-21
- Gospel: John 6:1-21
B131 Pentecost 9
Robyn and Fran discuss David s rape of Bathsheba and murder of Uriah (2 Samuel 11:1-15) asking how God s story might redeem our stories whether we be perpetrator or…
B232 Pentecost 10
Howard & Robyn on Bathsheba story: 2 Sam 11:1–15; Psalm 14; John 6:1–21.
Proper 13 (18)
Sunday 01 August 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: 2 Samuel 11:26-12:13a
- Psalm: Psalm 51:1-12
- New Testament: Ephesians 4:1-16
- Gospel: John 6:24-35
B132 Pentecost 10
Martin Wright joins Fran and Kylie to unpack the Letter to the Ephesians, focusing on Ephesians 4: 1-16. Martin talks about the issue of authorship, and the distinct way in…
B233 Pentecost 11
Howard and Robyn continue David–Bathsheba; Psalm 51; John 6:24–35.
Proper 14 (19)
Sunday 08 August 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: 2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33
- Psalm: Psalm 130
- New Testament: Ephesians 4:25-5:2
- Gospel: John 6:35, 41-51
B133 Pentecost 11
Dorothy Lee joins Kylie and Fran to explore major themes in John 6, focusing on the gospel reading for the day (John 6:35,41-51), but taking in passages throughout the five…
B234 Pentecost 12
Kylie with scholars Catrin Williams and Alicia Myers on John 6; themes of belief, wisdom, and Scripture.
Proper 15 (20)
Sunday 15 August 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14
- Psalm: Psalm 111
- New Testament: Ephesians 5:15-20
- Gospel: John 6:51-58
B134 Pentecost 12
Howard Wallace joins Kylie and Fran to explore the end of David s and beginning of Solomon s reigns in 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14. We talk about the biased picture…
B235 Pentecost 13
Howard and Fran discuss 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14; Psalm 111; Ephesians 5:15–20.
Proper 16 (21)
Sunday 22 August 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: 1 Kings 8:(1,6,10-11), 22-30, 41-43
- Psalm: Psalm 84
- New Testament: Ephesians 6:10-20
- Gospel: John 6:56-69
B135 Pentecost 13
We explore themes of incarnation, belief and salvation in John 6:56-69, noting the pattern of rejection that Jesus experiences throughout chapter 6 as the twelve come to believe and know…
B236 Pentecost 14
Kylie and Fran discuss 1 Kings 8, Psalm 84, and Ephesians 6:10–20.
Frontier Services Sunday
Sunday 29 August 2027
Proper 17 (22)
Sunday 29 August 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: Song of Solomon 2:8-13
- Psalm: Psalm 45:1-2, 6-9
- New Testament: James 1:17-27
- Gospel: Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
Pentecost 136
Fran and Kylie explore the relationship between hearing and doing the law of liberty in James 1:17-27, and reflect on the two emphases in the Jewish and Christian traditions of…
B237 Pentecost 15
Sean and Sandy discuss Song of Songs 2:8–13; Mark 7:1–5, 14–15, 21–23; James 1:17–27.
1st Sunday in Creation – Planet Earth
Sunday 5 September 2027
Proper 18 (23)
Sunday 05 September 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23
- Psalm: Psalm 125
- New Testament: James 2:1-10, (11-13), 14-17
- Gospel: Mark 7:24-37
B137 Pentecost 15
Sean Winter joins the co- host chair for Pentecost 15 where we focus on the nature of wisdom literature in Proverbs (Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23) and the way this tradition…
B238 Pentecost 16
Robyn and Alistair discuss Psalm 125, James 2:1-7, and Mark 7:24-37.
2nd Sunday in Creation – Humanity
Sunday 12 September 2027
Proper 19 (24)
Sunday 12 September 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: Proverbs 1:20-33
- Psalm: Psalm 19 or Wisdom of Solomon 7:26-8:1
- New Testament: James 3:1-12
- Gospel: Mark 8:27-38
B138 Pentecost 16
Sean and Fran continue a foray into Proverbs (1:20-33), where Wisdom is in the public square decrying those who obstinately refuse to adhere to her precepts; James 3:1-2, where James…
B239 Pentecost 17
Robyn and Alistair discuss Psalm 19 and James 3:1-12 and Mark 8:27-38.
3rd Sunday in Creation – Sky
Sunday 19 September 2027
Holy Cross
Tuesday 14 September 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: Numbers 21:4b-9 Psalm 98:1-5
- Psalm: Psalm 78:1-2, 34-38
- New Testament: 1 Corinthians 1:18-24
- Gospel: John 3:13-17
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Proper 20 (25)
Sunday 19 September 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: Proverbs 31:10-31
- Psalm: Psalm 1
- New Testament: James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a
- Gospel: Mark 9:30-37
B139 Pentecost 17
This week Sean Winter and Sally Douglas continue to explore texts from Proverbs, James, and Mark. Proverbs 31:10 31 invites reflections on the ways that a portrayal of the ideal…
B240 Pentecost 18
Monica and Fran discuss Psalm 1; Proverbs 31:10-31; James 3:13-4:3; 7-8a; and Mark 9:30-37.
4th Sunday in Creation – Mountain
Sunday 26 September 2027
Proper 21 (26)
Sunday 26 September 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22
- Psalm: Psalm 124
- New Testament: James 5:13-20
- Gospel: Mark 9:38-50
B140 Pentecost 18
Sally Douglas continues in the co-host chair this week, Pentecost 18. She and Fran talk about the enigmatic and troubling story of Esther (7:1-6, 9-10). We note the dynamics of…
B241 Pentecost 19
Howard and Fran discuss Esther 7:1-6, 9-10 and 9:20-22. Mention of Bible Project Esther video and Sam Wells' commentary.
St Francis Day
Sunday 3 October 2027
Older Person’s Sunday
Sunday 3 October 2027
Proper 22 (27)
Sunday 03 October 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: Job 1:1, 2:1-10
- Psalm: Psalm 26
- New Testament: Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:5-12
- Gospel: Mark 10:2-16
B141 Pentecost 19
Sally and Fran talk about the particular character of wisdom literature in Job (1:1; 2:1-10) and the urgent, pastoral and cosmic questions it asks about human suffering and theodicy. We…
B242 Pentecost 20
Monica Melanchthon and Miguel de la Torre talk about Job 1:1, 2:1-10 and Mark 10:2-16.
Proper 23 (28)
Sunday 10 October 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: Job 23:1-9, 16-17
- Psalm: Psalm 22:1-15
- New Testament: Hebrews 4:12-16
- Gospel: Mark 10:17-31
B142 - Pentecost 20
For Pentecost 20 Fran and Sean focus on Job s profound sense of God s absence in Job 23:1-9; 16-17. We note that Job has loudly rejected the theology of…
B243 Pentecost 21
Robyn and Sally discuss suffering and questions of theodicy in Job 23:1-9, 16-17; Psalm 22:1-15; and Mark 10:17-31 with a brief note on Hebrews 4:12-16.
Anniversary of the National Apology to Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse
Sunday 17 October 2027
Canadian Thanksgiving Day
Monday 11 October 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: Joel 2:21-27
- Psalm: Psalm 126
- New Testament: 1 Timothy 2:1-7
- Gospel: Matthew 6:25-33
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Proper 24 (29)
Sunday 17 October 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: Job 38:1-7, (34-41)
- Psalm: Psalm 104:1-9, 24, 35b
- New Testament: Hebrews 5:1-10
- Gospel: Mark 10:35-45
B143 Pentecost 21
Fran and Sean continue the conversation on Job for Pentecost 21, namely on Job 38:1-7 (34-41) when God recounts the wonders of her creation to Job. God reminds Job of…
B244 Pentecost 22
Sally and Monica discuss the readings for October 20, 2024: Job 38:1-7 (34-41); Ps 91:9-16; Hebrews 5:1-10 and Mark 10:35-45.
Proper 25 (30)
Sunday 24 October 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: Job 42:1-6, 10-17
- Psalm: Psalm 34:1-8, (19-22)
- New Testament: Hebrews 7:23-28
- Gospel: Mark 10:46-52
B144 Pentecost 22
Sean and Fran explore the final episode in the book of Job (42:1-6; 10-17), noting the happily ever after narrative resolution, the pastoral minefield that this poses in preaching, and…
B245 Pentecost 23
Howard and Fran discuss Job 42:1-6, 10-17; Psalm 34:1-8 (19-22); Mark 10:46-52. We mention Kylie Crabbe's website Biblical Disability.
Proper 26 (31)
Sunday 31 October 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: Ruth 1:1-18
- Psalm: Psalm 146
- New Testament: Hebrews 9:11-14
- Gospel: Mark 12:28-34
B145 Pentecost 23
For Pentecost 23 Rachel Kronberger and Fran delve into the book of Ruth (1:1-18), noting the word plays in the text and the larger themes of feast and famine, love…
B247 Pentecost 25
Sean and Robyn discuss Ruth 3:1-5, 4:13-17 and Mark 12:38-44 with a slight reference to Hebrews 9:24-28.
All Saints Day
Monday 01 November 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: Wisdom of Solomon 3:1-9
- Psalm: Psalm 24 or Isaiah 25:6-9
- New Testament: Revelation 21:1-6a
- Gospel: John 11:32-44
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Proper 27 (32)
Sunday 07 November 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17
- Psalm: Psalm 127
- New Testament: Hebrews 9:24-28
- Gospel: Mark 12:38-44
B146 Pentecost 24
Rachel and Fran continue exploring the beautiful but enigmatic and challenging story of Ruth, focusing on 3:1-6; 4:13-17. We note the lengths to which Naomi had to go to secure…
Proper 28 (33)
Sunday 14 November 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: 1 Samuel 1:4-20
- Psalm: 1 Samuel 2:1-10
- New Testament: Hebrews 10:11-14, (15-18), 19-25
- Gospel: Mark 13:1-8
B147 Pentecost 25
Carolyn and Fran explore the profound suffering and faithful persistence that Hannah embodies in 1 Samuel 1:4-20; we note the evocative language used in the passage to describe her relentless…
B248 Pentecost 26
Monica and Fran discuss 1 Samuel 1:4-20; 2:1-10, and Mark 13:1-8
Reign of Christ - Proper 29 (34)
Sunday 21 November 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: 2 Samuel 23:1-7
- Psalm: Psalm 132:1-12, (13-18)
- New Testament: Revelation 1:4b-8
- Gospel: John 18:33-37
B148 Pentecost 26
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B249 Reign of Christ
For the week of Christ the King/Reign of Christ Robyn, David Kim and Fran discuss 2 Samuel 23:1-7, Revelation 1:4b-8 and John 18:33-37
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday 25 November 2027
Readings
- Old Testament: Joel 2:21-27
- Psalm: Psalm 126
- New Testament: 1 Timothy 2:1-7
- Gospel: Matthew 6:25-33
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